Fiscal Transparency Legislation Introduced to Strengthen LCFF
(From Press Release – Assemblymember Weber) — Assemblymember Shirley N. Weber (D- San Diego) and Assemblymember Sharon…
Senator Wiener Announces Revised SB 50, with New Local Flexibility Option for Cities, as Well as New Endorsements
Amendments to major zoning reform legislation allow more local flexibility. New housing equity groups and elected officials…
Will the Third Time Be the Charm for SB 50?
Twice San Francisco-area Senator Scott Wiener has introduced legislation that would reform zoning in California – twice…
Assemblymember Bonta Announces Launch of California Green New Deal
(From Press Release – Assemblymember Bonta) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) today unveiled details of the California…
New State Analysis Shows Black Drivers Stopped by Police More Frequently
(From Press Release)- The California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (Board) today announced the release of…
Private Prison Group Sues California over New Law
On Monday, a Florida corporation, GEO Group, filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging AB 32, a…
Commentary: California’s Housing Crisis Driving the Nation’s Homeless Increase
Last Friday, HUD released its annual estimate of homelessness and that figure shows that people living on…
An Open Letter to California Officials: Housing First
By Eve Garrow After she became homeless, Callie Rutter entered Bridges at Kraemer Place, an emergency shelter…
SB 1437 Ruled Constitutional by Appellate Court
By Danielle Eden C. Silva The Fourth District Court of Appeals, Division One Court of California, determined…
The Separation of Powers: Arguments over SB 1437 [Part 2]
By Danielle Silva Oral arguments for two Senate Bill 1437 cases delve into the constitutionality of redefining…
Governor Newsom Convenes Meeting to Confront Housing Crisis
(From Press Release – Governor’s Office) – Governor Gavin Newsom today convened top executives from major California…
Crime and Punishment and Voter Intent: Constitutional Arguments over SB 1437 [Part 1]
By Danielle Silva Oral arguments for two Senate Bill 1437 cases delve into the constitutionality of redefining…
Commentary: Legalization of Pot Leads to Resumption of War on Drugs?
For years, civil libertarians have warned that the war on drugs have given license to police officers…
Statewide Rent Control in Effect Due to Declarations of Emergency
Ongoing Wildfire Emergencies Trigger State’s Anti-Price Gouging Law – Prohibits Landlords from Raising Current or Advertised Rents…
Sunday Commentary: State Takeover of PG&E not only Reasonable but Warranted under the Circumstances
It is hard to blame Governor Gavin Newsom for the problems involving PG&E and the threat of…
League of Women Voters of California Endorses Senator Wiener’s SB 50
(From Press Release – Senator Wiener) – Today, the League of Women Voters of California announced its…
Commentary: Wind, Fire, Power Outrages – Post Climate Change California’s Normal?
It is easy to point your finger at PG&E, at their failure to plan and maintain their…
California to Allow Election Day Registration to be Available at Every California Polling Site
Governor Newsom earlier this month signed SB 72, legislation introduced by State Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Did California Do Enough to Solve Its Housing Problems This Term?
Last week Governor Gavin Newsom proudly sent out a press release boasting of signing 18 bills to…
New Signed Legislation Benefits Those Jailed, Threatened with Jail and Those Who Have Paid for Crimes
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Capitol Bureau SACRAMENTO – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a series of largely…